India halts onion exports, Maldives exempt from ban

The government of India, on Monday, halted the export of onions due to shortages in the states of Maharashthra, Andra Pradesh and Karnataka as a result of severe flooding.

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Maldives will be exempt from any existing or future restriction on exports from India, confirmed the Indian High Commission. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2020-09-15 12:29:18

The government of India, on Monday, halted the export of onions due to shortages in the states of Maharashthra, Andra Pradesh and Karnataka as a result of severe flooding.

However, according to Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, India has confirmed that the island nation would remain exempt from the ban as its largest neighbour plans to continue its exports under a special bilateral trade agreement.

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